A retired school administrator, Geri Angel never did any television or broadcasting work in her professional life, but since moving to Fox Run, an Erickson Living community in Novi, Mich., a few years ago, she has spent much of her free time in the community’s on-site television studio.

On their very first night at Fox Run, Shirley and Bob Thom were walking down the hallway to go to dinner at one of the on-site restaurants when they spotted a couple on the opposite side of the hall whom they recognized instantly.

Shirley and Jack Sirotkin lived for many years in Ann Arbor, Mich. One of the things they enjoyed most about the vibrant town that is home to the University of Michigan is the abundance of art, music, and culture. However, a few years ago, taking care of their house started to become a burden, so Shirley and Jack began researching retirement communities in the area.

Among the dozens of interesting resident-run clubs at Fox Run, one of the most popular is the music study group. George Smith and Dan Braude started the club back in 2011. The group of like-minded music lovers gets together once a month to explore a different composer, genre, or musical trend.

Jim Powers moved from a condo in Madison, Wis., to Fox Run in Novi, Mich., a little less than two years ago. The path that led Jim to Fox Run is slightly different from the one taken by many of his neighbors.

Fox Run’s newest residence building, named Twin Pines after an old Detroit creamery, officially opened in August—and apartments are filling up fast. More than 80% of the building’s 116 homes are either occupied or reserved by people who plan to move in soon.

Many people make it a priority to travel more frequently when they retire. But few people—of any age—can say they have covered the territory that Fox Run resident Allen Zondlak has. He has been to all 3,142 counties in the United States and all 59 of the country’s national parks.